Today's Update (Highs & Lows)

Having spent the last few days assembling the bulkheads I wanted to work on something smaller. The ships boat, a model in it'self.
Although I am treating everything as if it's an independent model

Firstly following the instructions, I assembled the build jig then continued by removing from the fret all the parts and gave them a very light sanding, being careful not to alter their profile. it's become so automatic now I even gave a light sanding to the build jig (dow) Ah well -

In turn the former's were glued on and that part has been put aside to cure. Before I start putting any strakes on I really need to have a clear work-space.
The rudder and other parts not yet needed went into my small parts storage tray.

In that tray I also have two cannon and I had noticed some mould flashing I guess you call it needing to be removed.
I placed the cannon in my mini vice and then cut strips of fine emery cloth about 25mm x 2mm with an Xacto. I didn't want to err "strop" them as I wouldn't be able to see what was being removed. So placing the cloth between thumb and barrel I pulled. As you can imagine the limited abrasive wore out immediate and I kept having to cut more.
Before my eyes had chance to refocus from the magnifier I was using I'd managed to stab myself in the hand with the Xacto.

Got to be a better way.

And of course there was I just needed to stop and think about the problem. My eyes settled on my dremmel with it's flex drive and I have a box full of attachments. All it needed was a wire brush, plenty of control and I could see what I was doing.

So today ends on a high with another lesson learned, when something isn't working think the problem through.


Photo's not sure they will show up much.

Regards Nige

Didn't think so must get a better camera

Happy modelling Nige

Thanks Martyn. I did have a couple but nothing suitable so bought a new full set of needle files today after work. But the Dremel and wire wheel used gently did the trick perfectly.

I totally Agree with what your saying Alan and I am reading the instruction book / official build log several times before each task. I'm just putting this down to a novices mistake.
As you know a person who never made a mistake, never made anything.

Rest assured I value all advice given and so want to learn.

Kindest regards Nige

Thanks for looking in Tony and your kind compliments, I'm just so inspired by everyone else's builds and skills I want to do the magnificent ship justice. If that means removing something not up to scratch and doing it again so be it... I'm in no rush....just enjoying every step of the journey.

Regards Nige

Great start to your build. look forward to seeing your progress.
Ian

Looks like you are progressing well

Sadly stabbing yourself with an Xacto knife is a hazard of this hobby, I've lost count of how many times I have stabbed myself or sliced into my thumb

Dave I'm sorry, I meant to say high and thanks for looking in

Only posting now because I see in the last photo one to the strakes has lifted at the prow......Why didnt I notice that before

Hi Nige, you'll find the workstation invaluable in keeping everything in the one place... .. I have one myself, think its great.... .. Andy also did an excellent build diary of this item, don't know if you've seen it but here's a link to it.....

http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=8873

Hope it helps

Regards

Alan

Hi Alan, Yes I had seen Andys Build and thought it just the ticket, I think the wife will be pleased to get most of our bedroom back. Only place available for the boatyard. With three grandchildren living here space is precious.

Rgd Nige

We all redo parts of a build we are not happy with, it goes hand in hand with modelling. Keep up the good work.
Graeme